Motorola Defy 2 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Motorola Defy 2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 27/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 268g).
Motorola Defy 2
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Overall rating 27/100
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 268g
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Motorola Defy 2 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 57 points higher (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (90/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (83/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Motorola Defy 2 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×80.0×11.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 268 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Motorola Defy 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Defy 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Defy 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Defy 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (88/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (90/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (83/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 (26/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Defy 2 by 57 points (84/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Defy 2 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Motorola Defy 2 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Defy 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Defy 2 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Motorola Defy 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.